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SBA to Get $2.2 Billion in Disaster Aid, as Congress Approves $100 Billion Ahead of Weekend Deadline
Congress has finally released its plan to replenish the Small Business Administration’s disaster aid program two months after the agency’s coffers were depleted.Inc. - 17h -
Carlsberg Cleared to Proceed With $4.2 Billion Britvic Deal
Carlsberg announced plans in July to buy the U.K. soft drinks giant, in a move to develop its Nordic bottling business and strengthen its presence in Western Europe.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
A 7-Eleven Heir’s $50 Billion Fight to Keep the Company in the Family
A battle for control of the chain shows how traditional business models embraced by family owners are clashing with a more shareholder-centric approach.The New York Times - 20h -
Who will be MLB's first $1 billion player?
Gunnar Henderson? Ethan Holliday? Or someone baseball fans haven't even heard of yet?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Databricks announces $10 billion financing at $62 billion valuation
The company's new valuation is up from $43 billion in 2023.CNBC - 1d -
10 billion reasons Databricks will delay its IPO
With ample money available in private markets, Databricks, a specialist in data and artificial intelligence, is valued at $62 billion.MarketWatch - 1d -
Why a nation of 1.45 billion wants more children
India, the world's most populous country, is seeing a debate about having more babies.BBC News - 3d -
The Hunt for the Assad Dynasty's Missing Billions Begins
The family stashed away its wealth over half a century of despotic rule. Human-rights lawyers are leading efforts to find the assets—and recover them for the Syrian people.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
The fight to preserve the world's glaciers
Glaciers around the world are melting due to climate change. In response, the United Nations has declared 2025 the year of glacier preservation. In the Canadian Rockies, glaciers power a uniquely ...CBS News - 4d -
The Fed Is Stuck Fighting the Last War
Mired in a battle to contain surging prices, the central bank also needs to be nimble enough for the economic downturns to come, our columnist says.The New York Times - 5d -
Software Firm ServiceTitan Hits $9 Billion Valuation
ServiceTitan’s shares opened at $40 more apiece than the IPO price.Inc. - 6d -
Raskin: Democrats in 'fight of our lives'
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said late Wednesday that Democrats are in “the fight of our lives” following President-elect Trump's victory in the 2024 election. “We're not gonna change our values,” ...The Hill - 6d -
S Korea's President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'
President Yoon Suk Yeol said that he declared martial law to protect the country's democracy.BBC News - 6d -
South Korean president vows to ‘fight to the end’
Leader of Yoon Suk Yeol’s party signals it is preparing to back impeachment vote on SaturdayFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Where Was 'The Code' In The Frederic-Gustafsson Fight?
Tough guys are supposed to live by 'The Code,' whatever the heck that is. So Ken Campbell asks why Trent Frederic fought with a non-fighter he outweighed by 24 pounds.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Zalando to Bid $1.3 Billion for About You
Zalando plans to submit an offer to buy About You in a move to expand its offering in the European e-commerce fashion market.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer fighting extradition
The 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is being held without bail in Pennsylvania as he fights extradition to New York, where the murder took place. Lilia Luciano ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Suspect in C.E.O. Killing Fights Extradition
Also, a wildfire roared into Malibu. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Hegseth: Trump told me 'to keep on fighting'
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice for the top post at the Pentagon, said Trump encouraged him to "keep on fighting," despite a slew of negative headlines leaving his nomination in ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Lawmakers face divisive fights on $884B defense bill
Congressional negotiators are facing roadblocks over divisive, culture war amendments on a 1,800-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses core U.S. priorities on national ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Arthur J. Gallagher to Acquire AssuredPartners for $13.45 Billion
Arthur J. Gallagher said that buying the insurance broker would expand its retail middle-market property and casualty focus across the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East
In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
JD Vance backs Trump on Syria: 'This is not our fight'
Vice President-elect JD Vance backed President-elect Trump’s position on Syria, whose government collapsed as rebels marched into the capital city of Damascus early Sunday morning. “As President ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
If McGregor fights it will be sometime next year - White
UFC president Dana White says if Conor McGregor fights again in the promotion it "will be sometime next year".Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
Danish clubs fined after fans' snowball fight
Danish clubs FC Nordsjælland and AGF have been fined after a snowball fight broke out between fans in their recent league match.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Tyson sued for nixing promotion deal to fight Paul
Mike Tyson is being sued in a London court for nearly $1.59 million for allegedly breaking a deal to promote a gambling company in order to fight social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
This Startup Has an AI-Powered Solution to Fight Wildfires
FireDome emerged from stealth Tuesday to combat wildfires with technology that is designed after a missile defense system.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
The A’s Near Agreement for $1.75 Billion Las Vegas Stadium
A groundbreaking on the new A’s stadium is likely by the 2028 season.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth Is Fighting to Keep His Nomination Alive
Also, the police are chasing several leads in New York manhunt. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Ranking the best five fights this weekend
Nick Parkinson ranks the best fights happening this weekend and shares his thoughts on each must-see matchup.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
How the USWNT beat the Dutch in the fight for Lily Yohannes
Born in Virginia but living in Amsterdam, 17-year-old midfielder Lily Yohannes faced an identity crisis: Should she play for the Dutch or the U.S.?ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Pete Hegseth vows to fight on as Trump considers replacements
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Wednesday trying to wrangle support for his confirmation. As Hegseth vows ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Will Hegseth stay in fight for secretary of defense confirmation?
Pete Hegseth is saying President-elect Donald Trump told him to fight out the swirling backlash he is receiving over allegations of his misconduct. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Billion-dollar future: Dodgers deferred pay at $1B
New contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Dodgers' obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
House Democrats fighting for younger members in top posts
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. Is this race the beginning of a new generation of Democratic ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
'Extraordinary' - the case for Aspinall to fight Jones in numbers
A statistical look at why Britain's Tom Aspinall deserves a UFC undisputed heavyweight title showdown with Jon Jones.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Renewed fighting threatens fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the back-and-forth violence doesn't appear to be going away. Both sides say the other is violating the deal. Matthew Levitt, a Middle ...CBS News - Dec. 2